Review: For a good bar in Dotonbori visit Bar Masuda
If you’re looking for a drinking place in Osaka, look no further than Dotonbori. I know it can be touristy and some …
For good grilled meats visit Shichirin Yakiniku Wakabaya in Namba Osaka
We have not been to that many restaurants in Osaka, but we did visit a yakiniku restaurant – Shichirin Wakabaya in Namba and …
6 simple steps to make Okonomiyaki at home
After writing the post about having Okonomiyaki at Japanese restaurant Yukari in Osaka, I had a strong urge to eat Okonomiyaki again …
Review: Visit to Yukari in Osaka for Okonomiyaki
Okonomiyaki is one of my favourite Japanese foods because it combines food that I love into one dish – a savory pancake …
Review: The food at Koimariya in Kyoto (こいまりや) is decent but the chef is not
We entered Japanese restaurant (こいまりや) Koimariya in Kyoto spontaneously, largely because we had located a ramen restaurant near Beppinya in Kyoto but …
Five tea houses to visit in Uji
In an earlier post, I said that Uji was a great place to visit especially if you’re interested to learn more about …
The four hour wait – Is it worth eating at Nakamura Tokichi in Uji Japan?
We visited Uji during Japan’s Golden Week, and thought that traditional tea house Nakamura Tokichi would be an ideal place for lunch. …
Review: Visit Saryo Suisen for the best green tea parfait in Kyoto
If you’re on a search for a good dessert, or simply, good breakfast food, I’d strongly encourage you to visit Saryo Suisen …
For the world’s most charred ramen, check out Gogyo Ramen in Kyoto
I’m not a big fan of charred food largely because I believe that eating large portions of it may cause cancer. But …
Review: Having coffee at % Arabica in Kyoto Higashiyama
According to some food blogs, the coffee at % Arabica in Kyoto Higashiyama is one of the best cafes in Japan. It is known …